The Training of 1992 Olympic 5000m Champion Dieter Baumann
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“Yobes Ondieki told me that you have got to be able to run, at any time of the week, any time of the year, a fast l0-miler.” - Isabella Baumann
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British Milers Club Journal....
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"This time David (Rudisha) had a three-month rest after his last race on 29 August, in Zurich. Three months without any kind of training. He needed this long break for charging his batteries physically and mentally. When he resumed training, we had to...
Adelle Tracey, a talented 23-year-old middle-distance runner, has already made her mark on the world stage. She proudly represented Great Britain in the 2016 World Indoor Championships and is now preparing to compete in the highly anticipated 2020 Olympics in Japan. Adelle's journey towards athletic success began with a memorable moment in the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony, where she had the honor of being a torchbearer. This special opportunity was bestowed upon her by none other than Kelly Holmes, a renowned British athlete.
Paula Radcliffe’s world marathon record was considered by many as one of the hardest world records of them all. The Briton’s mark of 2hr 15min 25sec had stood unchallenged for 16 years. In steps Kosgei, and boom, that once insurmountable time has been slashed by 81 seconds .
Kosgei is also the fastest woman ever over the half marathon distance with her 64:28 at the Great North Run, although the race is not an official course and the time is therefore not classed as a world record.
Back to the marathon. Wearing Nike’s ZoomX Vaporfly Next% running shoes the 25-year-old Kosgei bounced her way to 2hr 14min 4sec – a time that was once considered impossible.
Astoundingly, Kosgei believes that she could can go quicker. “I think 2:10 is possible for a lady. I am focused on reducing my time again.”
“You got to try and reach for the stars or try and achieve the unreachable” – Cathy Freeman
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Cathy Freeman needs no intro. One of Australia’s most famous athletes in history, 1998 Australian of the year, two time world 400m champion and the Sydney...
Renowned as arguably the greatest trail runner in history, Kilian Jornet has consistently showcased his unrivaled dominance in the sport, captivating enthusiasts around the globe. His remarkable achievements, from conquering the treacherous Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) to triumphing in the SkyRunner World Series and the Hardrock 100, have left his competitors trailing far behind in awe and admiration.
4 Runs a Day as a Child – The Training of Lydia Cheromei
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“I had to run to school because I was usually late leaving the house. If I arrived late there would be a caning for me” – Lydia Cheromei.
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‘Train Hard, Win Easy....
Jake Heyward, a notable Olympic 1500m finalist, concluded his 2021 track season with extraordinary achievements, leaving a lasting mark on the athletic world. The 22-year-old graduate from Cardiff University, a former European under-18 and under-20 1500m champion, trains under the esteemed guidance of coach and former athlete Mark Rowland, who himself secured an Olympic steeplechase bronze medal in Seoul 1988 and held the British record.
Training of Famous Runners - Rosa Mota
Article by Sam Burke - Runner's Tribe
A lot of the below information about the training of Rosa Mota was taken from the book ‘Running with the legends’, by Michael Sandrock, unless otherwise stated. We highly recommend this classic book to anyone who is...
‘The Best Ever’ - The Training of Hicham El Guerrouj
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The Best Ever? - with 2 Olympic golds, 4 world championship golds and multiple world records; it is hard to argue against El Guerrouj’s claim to the title of ‘The Best Ever’.
Runner’s Tribe took a look...
